Dear SCB Latin America and Caribbean Members, Today we’ve re-opened our Communications for Conservation Projects career-boosting course with a 33% discount till Friday 17th November.
We’re losing wildlife rapidly, and communications skills are vital
The latest WWF Living Planet Report showed that our planet’s wildlife populations have now plummeted by a staggering 68% since 1970 – and there are no signs that this downward trend is slowing. Put bluntly, we’re failing to stop the loss of nature globally.
As Dr Marco Lambertini, Director General of WWF International (and ex-colleague of mine!) warned: “Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in millions of years. The way we produce and consume food and energy, and the blatant disregard for the environment entrenched in our current economic model, has pushed the natural world to its limits.”
As a result, conservation organisations have identified the urgent need to share clearer messages, and encourage more action. They need staff who can plan communications activities, write effectively, get press and media attention, engage audiences on social media, deliver campaigns, write blogs, produce podcasts and so much more. It’s an exciting time within the industry.
We analysed 29,767 conservation jobs, from over 100 countries, and a massive 41% explicitly wanted people with communications skills or experience. Of these, 9% (2,726) were communications specialist roles like Communications Officers, Marketing Managers or Social Media Officers…
Introducing Communications for Conservation Projects
The goal of this online course is to help you deliver effective communications activities within conservation. Making you more employable, competitive and better at your job.
The structure of the course follows a detailed analysis of what employers are actively looking for when hiring conservationists and is being taught by communications guru Lloyd Gofton.
During the course you’ll learn how to:
- Produce a communications plan for conservation projects.
- Write engaging content about conservation projects.
- Get press and media coverage for conservation projects.
- Build and engage audiences on social media for conservation projects.
- Create content to support conservation campaigns.
- Measure the success of your communications activities.
You also get access to: - Support from our team. You’ll have support from us via email, Zoom, and in the CC Pro Community (see below). We’ll be with you every step of the way.
- Six Step-by-Step Modules to attack at your own pace. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver effective communications as a conservation professional.
- CC Pro community. You’ll be welcomed into our new private online community for course participants for three months. In CC Pro you will come together with other course-mates to get answers to burning questions, enjoy regular live events, participate in growth challenges, share your coursework, celebrate your successes and more.
- No stress. With our self-paced flexibility, you’ll have access to the course for a full year. You can work entirely at your own pace and around your busy life and work commitments. You don’t need to stick to a schedule.
- Over 15,000 live jobs. Access to the biggest conservation job board. As part of the course you’ll get access to over 15,000 conservation jobs from across the globe for a full year.
- Rock-solid guarantee: Try it for 14 days. Not happy for whatever reason? We will refund 100% of your money.
- Certificate. Everyone who completes the course receives a certificate to demonstrate your communications skills to employers.
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What our participants are saying
Since launching our Communications for Conservation Projects course in 2020, we’ve been delighted to get a 100% satisfaction rating from over 350 Comms Stars so far. PLUS we’ve been delighted to see many of them land conservation jobs directly as a result of the training.
Our Comms Stars (as we like to call them!) are being snapped up for key roles with top conservation organisations and are blowing us away with their successes.
If you’re not sure if you’d like to join intake five of Communications for Conservation Projects, I thought you’d like to hear some of the kind words our Comms-Stars shared with us...
“I joined Communications for Conservation Projects in December 2021, and it’s been nothing short of life-changing. I used the course to ‘fill the gaps’ in my knowledge and career experience, thanks to the opportunity to study real-world, worked examples of effective communications strategies; and gain access to a professional PR and Communications expert with significant experience. This access to information and knowledge is second to none, and teamed with challenging and engaging tasks where tailored feedback is offered, plus access to a growing community of fellow learners and peers; it made this a much more valuable and bespoke experience than I was expecting.
"Thanks to this course, I have just secured a dream job as Head of Communications for a UK based conservation charity, and I have been able to perform confidently both at work and at interview stage, drawing directly upon my learning from this course!” Kate Stephenson (Kate On Conservation), UK.
“I'm writing to let you know that, after two and a half years of volunteering and taking courses, I'm about to start my first job with a conservation charity! Thanks to my participation in the Communications for Conservation Projects course I’ve just started as Communications Manager at the World Cetacean Alliance. I'm thrilled to be starting my career in wildlife conservation and feel very grateful for your expert advice and support along the way. Thank you!” Miki Tillett, UK.
“Just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much to you and Lloyd for creating the Communications for Conservation Projects course. I recently secured a job for the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust as a Marine Stories Ranger ... a large part of why they were impressed was because of my participation in the course and the skills it has equipped me with. I know you like to hear feedback, so just wanted to let you know. Thanks again!” Charlie Gill, UK.
Please click the video below to hear what Comms Stars have to say to you! |
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Here’s a few more kind words they wanted to share with you...
"Whether you want to raise awareness on a conservation issue, fundraise for a conservation project, or attract new supporters, the Communications for Conservation Projects course takes you step by step through the media campaign process. Real-life examples and guidance from experts give you a solid launchpad and clear direction for your own campaigns. Enrol and get ready for take-off! "Tracy Brighten.
"The course provides you with the tools needed to create a communications project and help it reach a wide audience." Susan Dugan, USA.
"A really good course to help you understand the lifecycle of a communications or media project. The modules take you from start to finish of the process making it easy to understand!" Emily Fox, UK.
"Great course, really well taught, easy to follow and great that you can complete at your own pace. Would definitely recommend it - especially to Zoology graduates like myself, who learnt virtually nothing about communications in their degree, but need to know heaps about it for future jobs - I learnt a lot of really valuable information in this course!" Jodie Velarde, UK.
"There is much more to communications than you would think; this course breaks it down and makes things make sense!" Cary Googind, Colorado, USA.
"The structure allows you to learn at your own pace and Nick & Lloyd are so supportive; don't hesitate because you've not done anything like it before." Rebecca Salt, UK.
Thanks Comm-Stars :)
If you want to follow in their footsteps, we’re currently offering a special 33% discount on Communications for Conservation Projects until Friday 17th November 2023. |
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We can’t wait to meet you on the inside!
Nick |
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